181. Taking my narrowboat down the Atherstone lock flight on the Coventry canal

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After staying in Atherstone due to a week of non-stop rain, I finally had a nice day when I felt like moving on, and took the opportunity to descend the eleven-lock flight.
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@TheNarrowboatExperience 5 жыл бұрын

Emergency summer coal - love England.

@JJ42415 5 жыл бұрын

Though England faces alot of criticism from the world. I feel this is one of the best and most beautiful country of the world. Given the earth gems in every field of life. I love England alot. Love from India sir. Your country is heaven on earth.

@brianlopez8855 2 жыл бұрын

This channel, the photography and the commentary are compulsively relaxing.

@davidw1518 4 жыл бұрын

Having started at number 1 and now reached number 181, I can say that I have enjoyed almost all of them, but this was one of the best of all. Such a lot put into just quarter of an hour, yet so soothing and relaxing. Don't start thinking of changing ANYTHING!

@RVgeeks 5 жыл бұрын

There is positivity nothing we love better than seeing all the details of operating the locks. So reminds us of our magical day with you last fall. And anyone who gets so excited about ice cream is no idiot. 😉

@peter9180 5 жыл бұрын

An unbothered fisherman which proves that fishing can sooth the soul.

@raygoerke2613 4 жыл бұрын

A favourite tradition of mine...sitting in a quiet classroom after my 4th and 5th graders are gone and marking their reading journals whilst I quietly watch an episode of cruising the cut. Well done David!

@davidhornbek3356 4 жыл бұрын

From the land of manners..."Because I'm British and we like queuing." Brilliant!

@rameshkandadai 4 жыл бұрын

i am not sure which is more fun - the commentary by you or the scenic beauty of the place. i suspect it is the happy marriage of both - time and time again. Thank you David

@robertedwards4031 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video.. after a couple of years watching your videos I have now bought a 57' narrowboat and started cruising the cut full-time .. what a great way of life .. many thanks for the inspiration.

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Hope you’re having a great time on it. Cheers

@bakakafka4428 5 жыл бұрын

Had a truly horrible day today, bought a piece of English cheesecake on the way home to cheer me up, and lo and behold, an episode of CtC awaits. I felt better already even before pressing the play button! Thanks ever so much for cheering me up today, as always!

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Horrible days are awful! Glad to have helped :-)

@iaindowling8993 5 жыл бұрын

That was beautify filmed and well written , one of your best yet and I enjoyed the camera from the rear of the boat.

@rareairvideos3070 5 жыл бұрын

I'm an idiot too! Welcome to the group. Love the bumble bees!

@pootle2768 5 жыл бұрын

You definitely earned that Magnum ice cream! People seem so much friendlier and helpful on the cut. Thank you for a completely lovely way to spend 17 minutes.

@UrbanHomesteadMomma 5 жыл бұрын

“Passing wind” 😂 love it!

@Administrator_O-5 5 жыл бұрын

That looks like an amazing life...as an American I'm seriously jealous! Much love & respect from the USA!

@janebrown3587 5 жыл бұрын

I know! I want to live on a canalboat and live amongst that incredible nature. I'm especially fond of cows grazing :)

@mememadore3174 5 жыл бұрын

After a long day I love popping you on the telly and sipping some tea. You have such a calming demeanor. Cheers from Vermont, USA

@carolgauthier2492 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not playing music so I can focus on what you are saying. I enjoy the pur of the motor, the birds, and water splashing the boat. These sounds make it seem as though I am almost there . . . a part of the journey.

@alanboman8860 5 жыл бұрын

Love the birds having drink - very cute!

@AR-jx6wr 5 жыл бұрын

I notice that after all of these years you no longer look at a large flight of locks with the same trepidation as you did in the beginning. You’ve become an old canal sailor now.

@centralintelligenceagency9003 4 жыл бұрын

Man I love your videos. Whenever my anxiety is flaring, watching a few of them puts me into a very happy place. I love the way those lumbering hunks of steel gently bob along.

@richardhall1667 4 жыл бұрын

This is how I’ve been able to get myself to sleep the last few days. What with the virus on top of the regular stress of day to day life, if I didn’t have your videos to distract and comfort me I suspect I’d be a bit of a wreck. Thank you so much and keep up the excellent work.

@Cous1nJack 3 жыл бұрын

Hardly high praise.

@michaelnorris6365 5 жыл бұрын

"Remember I'm an idiot, there's no reason for you to be" Brilliant comment, sounds like my attitude. I see you as a modern water gypsy, in the best sense of the word.

@fletcher3913 5 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy riding along with you.

@paulboden7850 5 жыл бұрын

That leaky water tap sure made the sparrows happy. One looked like he was taking a shower! lol

@JCF072344 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work in filming and presenting these vlogs. They are so addictive!

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@williamkeily6686 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best lock “instructive “ vlogs. But a lot of people need reminding why we close all the gates and paddles.

@hadzsermiyang3470 5 жыл бұрын

I find it way satisfying watching this kind of videos

@Stringtrees 5 жыл бұрын

I only "know" about narrow boating vicariously via your vlogs. That looks like a lot of work but you make it look , well not exactly easy but not quite so daunting. I just love it when you have posted a new vlog. The quality is much appreciated thank you David.

@wrzlgummidge7663 5 жыл бұрын

strangely calming to watch 17 mins of lock passage. Thanks!

@matthewnickerson3991 5 жыл бұрын

I liked that you filmed the birds drinking the water from the leaking spigot. Another great vlog!

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

I was really pleased when I spotted them :-)

@mcpheonixx 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you a narrow boat vacation has made it onto my bucket list. I've always wanted to visit the U.K. but I'm not really interested in the cities, I much prefer the country side as well as the little bits of history one picks up along the way! In any event, another good video, thank you!

@MegaSnow121 5 жыл бұрын

To me an amusing realization: narrow boating = right hand driving. Car driving = left hand driving. You English are an interesting bunch! As always, a great video and commentaries. I am thoroughly fascinating by narrow boating. The landscape is beautiful and the locks are fun to watch. This seems like a great way to live. Greetings from across the Atlantic. :-)

@EnglishVeteran 5 жыл бұрын

Solo Locking can be quite time consuming & quite hard work can’t it? Great when the Lockies help. Every Captain needs a scurvy ridden crewman to labour!! 😇

@jamesdavis5096 5 жыл бұрын

Yarrrr

@andyrbush 4 жыл бұрын

This is what I like watching

@mozamariner4443 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve only got 3 you tube vlogs, yours, the happy ladies and art and bri in America. Look forward each week to watching you all. Everyone better than the tele 😂

@bogwitch1019 5 жыл бұрын

I am here and living for the wholesome boat content

@cliffordabernathy9070 5 жыл бұрын

I am trying to figure out why your videos are so addictive. All I come up with is you have figured out a great mix of what people need to relax. you're skilled with video, You're skilled with journalism and you have a great topic. PS I personally would not mind more videos of those little birds drinking the driping water or the flowers or butterflies. But take my advice cautiously because whatever you're doing is working to relax thousands of people.

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I could show more of the birds etc but it all comes down to pure luck in terms of them being there to film and not flying off by the time I've got the camera on them. Real wildlife videographers will spend months trying to get one shot, I have only seconds!! :-)

@cliffordabernathy9070 5 жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut I do appreciate what you have been able to film . I think you did a good job. 🙂

@andreamundt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the close up shots at 2:42 and 10:02 !! : ))) Love your ability to notice and capture tiny moments of great beauty!

@klayofthemystics 5 жыл бұрын

I always respect a person who understands his safety/intelligence level.

@donneal1352 3 жыл бұрын

I think most people just enjoy helping with the locks. Thank you for your time.

@namespacetoosmall 5 жыл бұрын

Just utterly lovely. Thanks. :)

@rud 5 жыл бұрын

I like to see all the little things along the way like water points etc. At first I thought that my interest in off grid houses and now also narrowboats, were to get away and be disconnected from the world but I have come to the realisation that is about freedom to choose and more importantly, having tasks off work that I need to do to keep my brains occupied with things that aren’t watching depressing news that I have no chance of doing anything about.

@margaretbedwell58 3 жыл бұрын

Well said Martin.

@supergran62 5 жыл бұрын

What a dream run! We were in UK during all that rain. We spent a bit of time at the Braunston Pub, but failed to see any boats we knew. The day we left back to Australia it fined up!!

@fixitnate 4 жыл бұрын

"... or I'd give it a bit of Wellie." Love that English terminology

@richardhoward393 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going up the Atherstone locks tomorrow.. currently moored up between 9 and 10... so checking all the vlogs for intel. As a solo boater too I'm jealous that you are spritely enough to jump from gate to gate but one day your luck might just run out!

@JD-vb5ib 5 жыл бұрын

Very educational for me - Thanks. Seeing all the procedures and courtesies shared was great.

@4sstg 5 жыл бұрын

New to youR channel, having just found it. I live in Vermont, no chance for canals in the mountains. My mothers kin are from England, and there lies my heart. I love narrow boats, and all you see from them.

@MouseToes 5 жыл бұрын

Well done on capturing on video boaters greetings one another!

@owdpotter 3 жыл бұрын

with as much cheese as you seem to consume in sandwiches you really need a dog named grommet for company :-)

@KathyGutierrezlythauslvr 5 жыл бұрын

Love the vlog! Informative, scenic and well done. Thx for sharing.

@johnsonslawnserviceministr4038 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on windchimes they turn a peaceful day into an annoying day

@CENTURION-xs6ky 4 жыл бұрын

As a local it was lovely to see part of the area I love so much and remember those lovely warmer months, thank you.

@salcombebunker1800 5 жыл бұрын

How very interesting David I had often wondered how multiple boats go up and down, very civilised and very cleverly designed.

@henryharesdene4164 5 жыл бұрын

You're a magician as well as everything else - Bow rope mysteriously swapped sides and back again while the boat descended

@bobham919 4 жыл бұрын

the other boater greeting. he was rather stoic

@ritaharker4466 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another lovely vlog, your commentary and video are just so relaxing to watch. I’m always looking forward to the next one x

@jiloute22 5 жыл бұрын

Good evening, nice video, very physical trip, a lot of traffic on the canal, it already feels the holidays

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

And getting busier every day...

@7177YT 4 жыл бұрын

lovely! edit: the detailed demonstration of lock operation is fascinating. (:

@CheckFred 5 жыл бұрын

In my days as a plasterer in the 70's/80's when Water-Points were scarce and electricity and toilets on sites were rarer than hen's teeth, I used to have my own Hydrant which I'd connect to the nearest point, (because hydrant points had to go in with Services before sites could start) and the pressure was sublime!! a 45 gallon drum took about three minutes maximum. Not too sure how 'legal' it was - But! - OH Well ;-) Something to put in your thinking cap #YoungDave?? .......

@haydne 5 жыл бұрын

You've just made my Friday evening, a glass of chilled white wine, sitting in the shade on glorious sunny day, and watching your latest video! Many thanks!

@theaverageblitzer4351 4 жыл бұрын

A boat named passing wind now that gave me a bit of a chuckle

@janebrown3587 5 жыл бұрын

Good information for Lock Etiquette.

@terryrigden4860 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see my mate Steve giving you a hand at top lock. Its a nice flight , no turbulence , well maintained and pleasant surroundings

@marianillingworth4403 5 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy helping other boaters through the locks, I appreciate it if someone helps me. While the lock is filling/emptying there is time for a chat. Great vlog as usual.

@sianwarwick633 Жыл бұрын

Lot of work to get through 11 locks. Appreciate your short notes, very funny, including 'Don't do this, I am an idiot'. I regularly jaywalk.

@TheUffeess 5 жыл бұрын

Being able to queue without problems is proof of good social behavior. You Brits know how to do it, like us Swedes. I can add that it is the same weather in Sweden. :)

@garygerard4290 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful scenery - 'and God bless those Lockies!

@aeromoe 4 жыл бұрын

Good fun to watch this video. I lived in England for three years (85, 86, 87) but had other interests. During a return visit to England in May 2019 I viewed my first narrowboats along the Oxford Canal at Upper Heyford. Thanks for posting these videos.

@WaheedRafiq Ай бұрын

That jump was super crazy specially if you are solo boater ❤

@amenditman 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching the fine country go by on your vlog. Always wondered if and how the locals use the canals, so your scene with the fisherman was enlightening.

@altowatts1325 2 жыл бұрын

Well after watching several of your videos and your numerous references to cheese sandwiches 🥪 I actually tried one. It was surprisingly good 😋 👍🏾👍🏾. Well done Captain.

@nige123baggy 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been on a canal but since I have started watching you vlogs, I’m totally hooked and looking forward to giving it a go. You are a true inspiration and I love your dry humour and your explanations of each and every operation and site you have been through. Thank you for all of this

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Dozz70 5 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog David.....Thank You Again!!

@paulluxon1555 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vlog, loved watching it, thank you for posting.

@TheSumo1955 5 жыл бұрын

Wind chimes, do what I do, just tie them in a big knot and it looks like the wind did it

@Easy-Eight 5 жыл бұрын

I'm an American. Notice the boats go by one another on the right. But the cars on the highways drive on the left.

@davidharris6581 5 жыл бұрын

I wondered about the exact same thing.

@williamkeily6686 5 жыл бұрын

Easy Eight Yep. All the waterways in the uk are the same as the world over. It’s just that we drive on the proper side of the road.

@janstickles3035 5 жыл бұрын

Easy Eight- American Navy wife here. Boaters follow the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions (basically international rules of the road).

@ianofsjkartwork 5 жыл бұрын

A great watch David.. Thanks for sharing

@tompinnef6331 3 жыл бұрын

Windy day - locks set your way - cheese sandwich and ice cream. Couldn't get much better.

@mikeoneil7537 5 жыл бұрын

Well done, a breaf restbit from the chaos of everyday. It is wonderful to see you progressing through life without all the shenanigans.Thank you especially for the wildlife.

@martyrule 5 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoying your craft. The channel continues to be a favorite. Thank you David!

@jamesdavis5096 5 жыл бұрын

Test your vocabulary: Windlass Gate Sill Paddle Tiller Weir Pound Winding hole

@michaelmoney9445 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one!! A pleasure to watch!!

@what1864 2 жыл бұрын

glad to know i'm not the only person who hates windchimes ...

@kathyowens9901 5 жыл бұрын

I love that your shy person disappears when you are at the locks with other people and a chatty person emerges! Ditto on the wind chimes, hate them, and thank you for the locks procedures, no one has shown it like that!! Your so cool !

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am able to hide my introversion in short bursts of conversation but it doesn't really disappear ;-)

@tabcan 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite site. Thank you!

@shitmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

those canals and locks are amazing.. you should book guest on holiday as a sightseeing tour

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers, there are lots of hotel boats that take paying guests or you can hire a boat and have a go!

@tims7793 5 жыл бұрын

David, I have a new revenue stream for you. A book. Just a small one. "99 Ways to make a cheese sandwich" :)

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

But I only know one way!

@stevenhj3124 8 ай бұрын

I very much enjoy these episodes. Makes me want to fly to England and rent a narrow boat. And please, don't call yourself an idiot. Far from it. ☮

@Duh6666666 5 жыл бұрын

Man, my life is hectic, these videos allow me to unwind, thanks again, David!

@angelaread4462 5 жыл бұрын

Me too and many more I'm sure.

@shaneanderson1036 5 жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia . I’m enjoying these vids so much . Always wanted to visit England . This is the next best thing . See so much on your vids . Thank you

@trevornelmes9331 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed on wind chimes, and, you would have to live in my house or visit for a BBQ to believe it, pot sheep. Yes, fully life-sized, realistically painted, sheep and lambs, which my wind chime neighbour has on her back lawn, and which her husband dutifully re-positions from time to time under her guidance. Creepy? Oh yes.

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

OMG

@mozdickson 4 жыл бұрын

such a relaxing way to travel, punctuated with some lock aerobics of course. Mind the Gap!

@sylviapage8572 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@markaluge 5 жыл бұрын

Love the 'do what I say and not what I do' with jumping across the long gates, I do it myself, although I like to think it is more of a large step than a leap or jump 😇

@fredeverett4340 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! You answered all of my questions about a solo Canal boater handling locks. Fred

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Except, I realise all the videos where I've showed it in any detail are when I'm going down (probably because the camera starts off level with the gates so it's easy to film). In reality, going up is more work as you need to take care opening the paddles, so one day I really must do a detailed "going up" video. And one in a double-width lock as well.

@harrywilde2178 5 жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut Tut tut David, that's not like you, "...all the videos where I've 'shown' it..." surely? ;-)

@stigstiggson 4 жыл бұрын

this vlog excelled on so many levels...

@slothrr776 3 жыл бұрын

That's locks for you.

@EnglishVeteran 5 жыл бұрын

We filled up at Atherstone couple of months back. Lockie was great, they feed the birds every morning you know, but yes the water was a dribble. Jolly good Fish & Chips in town & an Aldi.

@thegeneralissimo470 5 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend and I both enjoy watching your vlogs; her for the many animals you see, and myself for the boating and industrial things.

@TheMaggieMia 4 жыл бұрын

But I like my wind chimes! I find them calming and know how much wind we are getting, waking in the night I can tell if the storm has passed or is still going on.